Evanstonians rejoice! After a year of construction and anticipation, the new Evanston outpost of Trader Joe’s finally opened in early September. Located on busy Chicago Avenue, just blocks from both the El and Metra stops, and with parking for 80+ cars, the new store is continually packed with eager shoppers, from grandmas to college students. […]
Want to know what an environmentally sustainable burger joint looks like? Head to Glenview for an education in tasty. Chairs are made from recycled Coke bottles, tables from compressed, recycled wood, and the carbon footprint is surprisingly small. Not to mention the enormous Crispy Onion Rings and the juicy Brisket Burger, or the uber-creamy frozen […]
27 Live has proven to be one of the best places to go for live music on the North Shore. Now, it’s also one of the best places to be for lunch or dinner. The venue’s new restaurant opened in October, serves upscale Modern American cuisine featuring local ingredients, hand-ground meats, and breads and pastas […]
Mother-daughter team and Barrington natives Caryn and Britnee Simons have opened Nothing Bundt Cakes in Skokie, right across from Old Orchard Mall. Whether you opt for the Bundtinis ($18.75/dozen), Bundtlettes ($3.99), 8” (serves 8-10, $21) or 10” (serves 18-20, $31), there’s a cake here for any occasion. All cakes are topped prettily with their signature […]
Looking for a delicious, healthy way to start your morning or make it through the afternoon? Swing by True Juice in Winnetka. This organic juice bar, which opened in September, serves up fresh, made-to-order smoothies and juices, including a kid’s menu, seasonal beverages and juice cleanses. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even create your […]
I’m currently in Hungary, eating my way through all of the Chicken Paprikash I can hold…but that didn’t stop me from pulling together this week’s Deep Dish news before I left town! As we head toward Halloween, there are plenty of options around the North Shore for fun and festivities. Epic Chef Battle at Kendall […]
It’s the season for a party, and you’ve been collecting recipes for months, planning every last detail of the grand event.
Did you know October 14 is National Dessert Day? Celebrate with these six tasty recipes. Whether you’re looking for something slightly more health-conscious or something simple that the family will love, we’ve got you covered. Nana’s Magic Cookie Brownies There’s nothing like a great dessert that you can whip up in minutes. This recipe only […]
In the British Isles, the ultimate comfort food is Shepherd’s Pie, originally made with stewed mutton topped with mashed potatoes. Here in the Chicago area, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have been serving up their “untraditional” version with Tallgrass beef and a puree of potatoes, parsnips and butternut squash at Northbrook’s Prairie Grass Cafe since […]
Fall is the time to collect nature’s bounty, and these four recipes will make the most of your harvest. Pick local apples. It’s best to let apples ripen on the tree rather than picking before they are ready and then coaxing them to ripen on the kitchen counter. Look for apples whose color has […]
